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Working at the TGA provides the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the health and welfare of Australians through the effective regulation of therapeutic products. We need professional, confident and motivated people to make this happen.

The TGA employs about 750 staff at Symonston, ACT and several satellite offices around Australia. We have a diverse workforce including medical practitioners, scientists, pharmacists, laboratory technicians, compliance inspectors and investigators, accountants and lawyers, among a range of other roles.

Our people

The TGA is able to offer employment opportunities in a number of professional, technical and other fields including biochemistry, biological sciences, biomedical engineering, administration, criminal investigation, good manufacturing practices inspection and auditing, information technology, naturopathy and herbal medicines, pharmacology, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacy, toxicology, and public health general practice.

The TGA aims to attract and retain skilled staff and supports a culture of high performance, continuous learning, and scientific excellence through a focus on:

effective leadership and management

a shared commitment to protecting the community

being an employer of choice

Our working environment

Our main office is located in Canberra in the suburb of Symonston. This is a semi-rural environment but only a short distance from shops, schools and other amenities. Few staff would travel more than 20 to 30 minutes to or from work by car and parking is free on site. A bus stop is conveniently located at the front gates for those travelling by public transport.

On site amenities at TGA Symonston include a gym, tennis court, walking track and cafe.

We also have an active social club and many TGA staff participate in sporting activities at lunchtimes including soccer, table tennis and fitness classes. On a regular basis the TGA participates in fundraising events and raffles with the proceeds being donated to charity.

There are a small number of specialist staff located in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.

Applying for a job at the TGA

The following links provide further information on how to apply for a job with the TGA: